The TSP Pot is Growing Fast: Will Congress Resist the Political Opportunities?
Would you prefer to have your TSP money only being invested in “socially responsible” companies as defined by Congress or the TSP?
Pay & Benefits
Get the latest federal employee pay news, including updates on federal pay raises, GS pay scale changes, locality pay, and federal compensation policy. Stay informed on TSP news, TSP fund performance, contribution limits, and investment updates. This category also covers FEHB premiums, FEGLI rates, FEDVIP dental and vision benefits, and major OPM policy changes, federal workforce legislation, and other developments that impact federal employee pay, benefits, and take‑home compensation.
Federal Compensation Is More Than Just Salary: Check out the Awards, Promotions and WIG’s
How much does the average federal employee make? How about the average federal professional employee? Does anyone get promoted in government? Does anyone get awards and how much are the awards worth?
Security Notice to Investors from the TSP
Security notice from the TSP regarding security of TSP accounts and personal investor responsibility.
Some TSP Investors Lost Money to Thieves: Who Will Pay for the Loss?
Will the TSP repay investors who lost money when thieves withdrew money from their TSP accounts? If you are not one of the investors who lost money, do you even care?
2007 Pay for Feds Lags Private Sector
Merit pay is rampant in the private sector. In the federal government, equal pay raises across the board are the norm although a report issued in 2006 shows that federal employees have not fared too badly. The systems are different and pay and the sources of job satisfaction are unlikely to ever match up.
Merry Christmas From President Bush to Federal Employees
President Bush has issued an executive order giving federal employees an average raise of 2.2% in 2007.
OPM Implementing 2007 Federal Pay Raise
OPM is implementing the 2007 pay raise but no one really knows what the final figures will be.
2.7% Federal Raise Headed for the Trash Heap?
The possibility of a 2.7% average raise for federal employees took a decidedly negative turn this week with the announcement that Congress will, in effect, keep the continuing resolution in effect for the remainder of the fiscal year.
Your 2007 Pay Raise Will Be…
The process of determining the 2007 pay raise amount is moving along slowly. But, while the process is moving, there is no final answer on the question of how much employees will be getting in their paychecks next year.
Want to Make $212,000 a Year as a Federal Employee?
A change in the National Defense Authorization Act will allow some federal employees to make up to $212,000 a year. To get the higher salary, you will have to move.
